1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 587 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F50 | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | F50 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.6 mm |
Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |